Kiss in the Dark (K.I.D.)
| Company type | Music duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Kilian Albert Merz, Thomas Krucker |
| Headquarters | Zürich , Switzerland |
Area served | Western Europe |
| Products | Pop music |
Kiss in the Dark (K.I.D.) was a pop music duo originating from Zürich, Switzerland, established in 1986 by Kilian Albert Merz (DJKAM) alongside Thomas Krucker. In 1988, they secured a global recording contract with Phonogram Records GmbH (Mercury Records) based in Germany. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, K.I.D. enjoyed notable chart placements across Western Europe, particularly within Germany and Switzerland, with hits such as "The Phonecall" and "Backfield in Motion". The majority of their recordings were produced at Sigma Sound Studios in New York City, working closely with producer Tony Maserati.
LPs, EPs and singles
- 1988: Phonecall (EP), Mercury, Germany
- 1988: "The Phonecall" (Single), Mercury, Germany
- 1989: Backfield in Motion (EP), Mercury, Phonogram, Germany
- 1989: "Backfield in Motion" (Single), Mercury, Phonogram, Germany
- 1989: Something Special (EP), Mercury, Europe
- 1989: The First Kiss (LP), Mercury, Europe / Phonogram, Switzerland